Crystal Curtright
Centralia ,WA
Summary
Accomplished Registered Nurse with expertise in pre and post-operative care at Providence Health & Services. Demonstrated strong clinical judgment and leadership and enhancing patient outcomes. Proficient in EMR/EHR systems and culturally competent care, ensuring seamless interdisciplinary collaboration and patient satisfaction. Skilled in nurse triage medication administration, driving efficient and effective healthcare delivery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Service Outpatient Surgery
Centralia, WA
04.2016 - Current
- Pre and post op care for same day surgery patients
- Port and PICC maintenance, push contrast in DI
- Charge nurse: manage all employee in outpatient surgery, make sure all surgeries and endoscopy are on time and flow well. Triage calls from patients before and after surgery and route them to the correct team.
- Administer blood products, IV antibiotics, start IVs, place Foley catheters
- Provide moderate sedation for pre op blocks and endoscopy
- Work in the pre admit office to assess and clear patients prior to surgery. Assess cardiac and pulmonary issues and review tests such as ekg, echo, cardio notes and work with the anesthesia and surgeon to determine if patient is ok to proceed with surgery.
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services ER Nurse
Centralia, WA
09.2015 - 04.2016
- Assess and monitor critically ill patients, triage, and recognize ekg abnormalities
- Assist in code blue, code stroke, trauma activations.
- CPR, place ng/og tubes, IV/IO starts, assist with intubations
- Providence education and communication to patients and families
- Working efficiently and effectively with a. Interdisciplinary team
- Conducted thorough assessments to identify patient needs and develop care plans.
Registered Nurse
Providence Health and Services General Surgery Clinic
Centralia, WA
02.2012 - 09.2015
- Nurse Triage: Address questions and concerns for patients before and after surgery and collaborate with doctors to provide patients with a solution to their concerns
- Room patients and updated medical history
- Remove staples and stitches, wound care and ostomy care
- Schedule surgeries and colonoscopies and provide preop instructions
- Assist surgeons in the operating room during hernias, gall bladders, appendix, colon surgery, stomach surgery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Vancouver, WA08.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College
New York, NY12.2010
Skills
- Nurse Triage
- Medication and IV administration
- Strong clinical judgment
- Infusion therapy and Wound care
- EMR / EHR- Epic
- CPR, ACLS, PALS, ANCC ambulatory care certified
- Excellent teamwork and leadership skills
- Culturally competent care
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Service Outpatient Surgery
04.2016 - Current
Registered Nurse
Providence Health & Services ER Nurse
09.2015 - 04.2016
Registered Nurse
Providence Health and Services General Surgery Clinic
02.2012 - 09.2015
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Washington State University
Associate of Science - Nursing
Borough of Manhattan Community College